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Embalse de Arrocampo - Saucedilla

Extremadura, Caceres Province  >  Spain

Fantastic wetland that holds many incredible species not otherwise found in or associated with Extremadura.

Ajouté* par Mats van Kasteren
Dernière actualisation 20 avril 2024

Description

The Embalse de Arrocampo is a large artificial marshland, created to cool of the water used by the nuclear power plant before flowing back into the Tagus. The water is surrounded by bulrush vegetation and the warm water supports a rich feeding ground for many sought after and truly magnificent species, most notably, the area holds a strong population of Talève sultane. Apart from this emblematic species, many others can be found, as well as a fine range of amphibians, reptiles and mammals (most notably Egyptian Mongoose). Near the village of Saucedilla a series of bird hides gives excellent views of the birds.

Détails

Accès

At the Southern edge of the village of Saucedilla, near the football pitch, there is a small visitor' s center (next to the indicated parking spot) where you can get the keys to the 4 hides overlooking the marshland, be advised though, the center has rather strange opening hours, so check the internet carefully. The trail towards the hides starts just next to the Visitor' s centre. You can also drive by car to all hides if you want to.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , Rivière , Roselière , Vasières

Conditions

Plat , Marécageux , Pas d'ombre , Paysage ouvert

Boucle

Non

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Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps , Hiver , Automne

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Voiture , Vélo , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

The best spot for Talève sultane is the corner of the first birdwatching hide (near the visitor' s centre, see the map). In fact, in 1 evening in summer we saw Talève sultane Héron pourpré , Bihoreau gris , Blongios nain , Huppe fasciée , Crabier chevelu , Aigrette garzette , Busard des roseaux and Circaète Jean-le-Blanc , all at the first hide.

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